ECG IV 18 Induction Hob Instruction Manual
- June 7, 2024
- ECG
Table of Contents
ECG IV 18 Induction Hob
DESCRIPTION
- Cooktop
- Control button
- Control panel with display
- Air intake openings
- Air vents
Control panel and display
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ON/OFF button
Turning the induction hob on or switching to standby mode. -
Display
Display of power level, set temperature, automatic switch off timer or warning notice. In standby mode display shows “OFF”. -
Power level display
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Menu button
Using Menu button, switch between settings of power level, temperature settings and automatic switch off timer. -
Display of temperature setting
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Display of automatic switch off timer
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Control button (fig. 1, 2)
Using control button, set the power level, temperature and the switch off timer.
Attention: Do not touch the cooktop with hands, it is still hot after cooking and must cool down! The residual heat may cause burns by the heat which was transferred from the heated bottom of the pot to the hob.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please read carefully and keep for future reference.
Warning: The safety measures and instructions contained in this manual do not include all potential conditions and scenarios. The user must understand that common sense, caution and care are factors that cannot be integrated into a product. Therefore, the user is responsible for these factors when using and operating this appliance. We are not liable for any damages caused during shipping, by incorrect use, voltage fluctuation or the modification or adjustment of any part of the appliance.
To protect against the risk of fire or electric shock, basic precautions must be taken while using electrical appliances, including the following:
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Make sure the voltage in your outlet corresponds to the voltage provided on the appliance label and that the socket is correctly grounded. The outlet must be installed in accordance with applicable electrical codes according to EN.
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Do not use the appliance if the power cable or its plug is damaged. Check regularly! All repairs or adjustments including cord replacements shall be performed by a professional service centre! Do not remove protective covers of the appliance, risk of electric shock! Unplug the cord from outlet before repairing. If you remove the covers when the power supply is plugged in you can expose the service technician to an injury by electric shock!
WARNING: I f the surface shows cracks, turn off the appliance to prevent injury from electric shock. -
The appliance should be connected to a separate outlet installed in accordance with applicable regulations.
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Protect the appliance against direct contact with water and other liquids, to prevent potential electric shock. Never use this appliance near water, flammable liquids, bathtubs, showers, sinks or other water containers.
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Do not use the appliance outdoors or in wet environments or touch the power cord or the appliance with wet hands. Risk of electric shock.
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Pay closer attention when using the appliance near children.
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The appliance should not be left unattended when in operation.
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Make sure that the double hot plate is placed on a stable, secure surface to prevent it from overturning or to prevent water from entering it.
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The appliance may become hot during use. Pay close attention when handling the appliance to prevent injury, for example, burning, scalding. The temperature of accessible surfaces may be higher when the appliance is in operation.
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Do not use the appliance near flammable items or underneath them, for example, near curtains. The temperature of surfaces near the operating appliance is hotter than usual. Place the appliance out of the reach of other objects so as to ensure free circulation of air necessary for its correct operation. Do not put anything on the appliance’s surface (e.g. metal objects like cutlery, etc.), danger of burns.
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Do not place the appliance on a hot surface or use it near a heat source, e.g. a hot plate, a stove, etc.
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If the appliance emits an unusual smell or smoke, unplug the appliance immediately and take it to an authorized service center.
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We recommend that you do not leave the appliance with plugged in power cable unattended. Disconnect the cord from the electrical outlet prior to any maintenance. Do not pull the cord from the outlet by yanking the cable. Unplug the cable from the outlet by grasping the plug.
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Do not allow the power cord to touch hot surfaces or run the cord over sharp edges.
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We do not recommend using extension cords. They could overheat and cause fire. However, if an extensions necessary, the cross section of the cable conductor should be 1,5 mm2.
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Do not touch the induction zone when in use and after! The residual heat may cause burns by the heat which was transferred from the heated bottom of the pot to the hob.
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Remove all packaging before first use. Make sure that the children do not play with the packaging material. Danger of suffocation!
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Do not use cooking oil in spray form while cooking, use a brush dipped in oil. Be extremely careful, because overheated oil and grease can ignite. When heating tins or other closed containers, always open the lid, otherwise there is a danger of explosion due to the accumulated heat inside.
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You must not place metal objects such as knives, forks, spoons and lids on the cooking hob since they can become hot. Do not place any metal or magnetic objects on the appliance or nearby – e.g. debit cards, cutlery or other objects – which could cause burns or fire or could scratch the surface of the induction hob.
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Only use dishes specified for cooking on an induction hob. Use accessories only advised by the manufacturer, otherwise you risk losing the warranty.
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Use the appliance only in accordance with instructions in this user manual. This appliance is designed for domestic use only. The manufacturer is not liable for damages caused by the improper use of this appliance.
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The device is not intended for operation via an external timer or other remote control systems.
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People using a heart stimulator should only use this product upon consulting with their doctors.
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The appliance is not designed for installation into a kitchen unit!
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This appliance can be used by children aged eight and older and by the physically and mentally impaired or by individuals with insufficient experience and knowledge, if supervised or trained to use the appliance in a safe manner and understand potential dangers. Children must not play with the appliance. Cleaning and maintenance operations performed by the user shall not be carried out by children, if they are not older than 8 years and under supervision. Children under the age of 8 must be kept away from the appliance and its power supply.
Notice: Do not use steam cleaners for cleaning.
SURFACE REMAINS HOT AFTER USE. DO NOT TOUCH.
The surfaces marked in this way become hot during use.
Warning: Appliance can interfere with radio waves. Therefore place the induction hob as far as possible from radio or tv set.
DANGER for children: Children may not play with the packaging material. Do not let children play with the plastic bags. Risk of suffocation. Do not immerse in water!
The principle and the advantages of induction heating
The main advantage of the induction heating is the elimination of heat losses,
because it heats the bottom of the pot directly. If you are using electrical
hobs with burners or ceramic glass cooktop, the burner or the cooktop heats up
always first and then is the heat transferred to the bottom of the pot. This
transition is the source of high heat losses, especially when the bottom of
the pot and the cooktop do not fit exactly to each other (there is a gap or
burned food between them). In contrast, the induction heating warms the bottom
of the pot much faster, and the cooking is then faster as well, using
substantially less electrical power.
Suitable cookware for cooking on an induction hob
Before use, make sure that the pot you would use is made of magentisable
conductive material (enamel, cast iron, stainless steel) while the bottom of
the pot is flat and even and has at least 12 cm diameter.
The induction hob is ready for cooking nearly immediately. Never place empty
pots/pans on the ceramic glass cootop. Place the pot/pan always at the center
of the induction zone, otherwise the lower part of the pan is heated unevenly
and the food in the pan may burn.
Unsuitable cookware: ceramic, glass, aluminum, pots/pans with rounded/convex bottoms or with diameter less than 12 cm or larger than 24 cm.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Place the induction hob on a flat surface in such a way that the openings for air intake and outflow are not covered. The distance between the wall and the induction hob must be at least 10 cm.
Switching on
1. After plugging the induction hob in the electric outlet you will hear a
beep and you will see “OFF” on the display.
2. Press the on/off button and the display will show “ON”, the fan will start
and the induction hob will change from standby mode to heating mode.
3. The induction hob detects if you are using correct cookware. If yes, after
the “ON” indicator shows on the display, press the “Menu” button and you can
select the cooking setting, the hob will switch on.
4. Otherwise, it is not possible to select the cooking setting after pressing
the “Menu button”. You will hear repeated sound signal and the display shows
warning notice E0. The induction hob will switch to standby mode after 40
seconds.
Setting the power level
- Press the “Menu” button and the light indicator of power “P” turns on.
- After switching on, the power level is automatically set to 1600 W.
- Using the power control button you will set the required power level in the range of 200 – to 1800 W (10 stage power setting).
Setting the temperature
- Press the “Menu” button twice and the light indicator of temperature “°C” turns on.
- After switching on, the temperature is automatically set to 240 °C.
- Using the control button, set the temperature to required level in the range of 60–240 °C (10 stage temperature control).
Setting the timer
when the power level is set
- Press the “Menu” button the third time, the power level indicator will light up and the timer control; the display will show “0:00”.
- Using the control button set the required time in the range of 0:01 – 3:00. The setting advances by 1 minute.
- After setting the timer wait, until the display shows the preset power setting 1600 W. Then using the control button set the required power level.
when the temperature is set
- Press the “Menu” button the fourth time, the temperature level indicator will light up and the timer control: the display will show “0:00”.
- Using the control button set the required time in the range of 0:01 – 3:00. The setting advances by 1 minute.
- After setting the timer wait, until the display shows the preset temperature 240 °C. Then, using control button, set the required temperature.
Switching off
- After you are finished cooking, switch off the induction hob by pressing the on/off button; the display will show “OFF”. The fan will still run for a while to cool the appliance.
- When the fan stops, disconnect the appliance from the power outlet and let it cool entirely.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Before cleaning and any handling of the induction hob, unplug it from the power outlet and allow the hob to cool!
Keep the hob out of reach of children until it cools!
After cooling, clean the ceramic glass cooktop and the control panel of the
hob with a cloth and use a cloth moistened with dish detergent for more soiled
places.
Do not use abrasive sponges or scouring powder. Do not immerse the induction
hob and the power cord in water!
Keep the top of the hob clean all the time to prevent accumulation of dirt
around the fan and its possible failure. Wipe the dust from the area of air
circulation openings using cotton buds or a toothbrush with a small amount of
non agressive cleaning detergent and carefully remove oil stains.
Clean carefully the remnants of cleaning agents off the cooktop with damp
cloth, otherwise they can burn when the hob is turned on.
WARNINGS: If the display shows a warning message, follow the instructions below.
| Warning code | Possible cause | Solution |
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| EO | An unsuitable pot/pan is on the induction zone or the diameter of | |
| the pot/pan is less than 12 cm. | Place suitable cookware on the cooktop. | |
| E1 | Bad connection of the induction hob/ faulty electrical circuit. |
Contact an authorized service center.
E2| Problem with the temperature sensor.| Contact an authorized service
center.
E3| Voltage is too high.| Check the power source, turn on when the power
source returns to normal.
E4| Voltage is too low.| Check the power source, turn on when the power
source returns to normal.
E5| Protection against overheating – the cooktop is too hot.| Wait few
minutes until the appliance cools; check the pot/pan.
E6| Problem with the fan, the air intake/ outflow is blocked.| When the
appliance cools down, clean the openings. Afterwards, restart the appliance.
If the problem persists, contact an authorized service center.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Ceramic glass cooktop
Quick heat-up time and energy saving
Minimal heat loss
Suitable for 12–24 cm diameter cookware
Extra large LED display
10-stage temperature control (60 °C – 240 °C)
10-stage power setting (200–1800 W)
1 to 180 minute timer
Touch control
Automatic safety cut-off after cookware is set aside
Overheating and surge protection
Power on indicator
Nominal voltage: 220–240 V~ 50/60 Hz
Nominal input power: 1800 W
Noise level: <40 dB
USE AND DISPOSAL OF WASTE
Wrapping paper and corrugated paperboard – deliver to scrapyard. Packing foil,
PE bags, plastic elements – throw into plastic recycling containers.
DISPOSAL OF PRODUCTS AT THE END OF LIFETIME
Disposal of electric and electronic equipment (valid in EU member countries
and other European countries with an implemented recycling system)
The represented symbol on the product or package means the product shall not
be treated as domestic waste. Hand over the product to the specified location
for recycling electric and electronic equipment. Prevent negative impacts on
human health and the environment by properly recycling your product.
Recycling contributes to preserving natural resources. For more information on
the recycling of this product, refer to your local authority, domestic waste
processing organization or store, where you purchased the product.
This product complies with EU directive requirements on electromagnetic
compatibility and electrical safety.
The instruction manual is available at website www.ecg-electro.eu.
Changes in text and technical parameters reserved.